RNP 07 | SONIC JOURNAL

CITY COUNCIL

JUNE 05, 2026

On Monday, June 8, the Brussels City Council will hear from residents about the lived impact of RNP 07, a GPS-based navigation procedure implemented without prior environmental impact assessment (EIA) or public participation. How will the City of Brussels address the noise-related risks to liveability, quality of life, and public health in neighborhoods undergoing renewal and redevelopment, particularly where housing conditions are already inadequate?

RNP 07, designed to optimize air navigation efficiency, risks interfering with urban renewal ambitions by creating sonic disruptions that impact liveability, quality of life, and health in renewal areas. The European Environment Agency’s 2025 report confirms risks, framing environmental noise as a public health crisis, while WHO guidelines establish thresholds (day/night) for health protection, which are surpassed in Brussels Region. Routing air traffic over densely populated neighborhoods where housing is ill-prepared for such exposure, risks exacerbating inequalities and sabotaging renewal efforts.

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How to cite:

Claus, C. (2026). RNP 07 | Sonic Journal. https://clauscaroline.be/rnp-07/